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Home remedies for children
Why home remedies for children?
Children are still building up their immune system and are therefore more susceptible for illnesses. Simple household remedies can support the body's self-healing powers and alleviate symptoms.
❗Important: Home remedies do not replace a visit to the doctor, especially in the case of serious illnesses or if the symptoms persist. Special care should be taken with babies and children!
Home remedies for children with a fever
Tea: Elderflower or lime blossom tea have a diaphoretic effect and can therefore reduce fever.
Calf wrap: Cool the skin and thus lower the body temperature. ❗Important: Only use on warm limbs! This application is suitable for children aged 6 months and over.
Home remedies for children with a cold and fever
Inhalations: Chamomile flowers or salt water help to keep the airways clear.
Teas: Elderflower and cold teas support the immune system and alleviate symptoms.
Full baths: Additives such as hay flowers or spruce needles can have a relaxing effect.
Home remedies for children with a cough and fever
Teas: Fennel tea, bronchial tea with liquorice root and other herbal teas can help to loosen mucus and soothe coughs.
Honey milk: A teaspoon of honey is dissolved in a cup of warm milk and drunk before going to bed. ❗Caution: Babies in the first year of life should not consume honey!
Home remedies for children with earache
Saline solution for the nose: Fill a pipette with saline solution (from the pharmacy) and drip 1-2 drops into the nose 3 to 4 times a day.
Onion wrap: Place a warmed onion wrapped in a cloth on the ear. The heat has a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect.
Home remedies for stomach ache
Heat: A hot water bottle can have a soothing effect on abdominal pain.
Diarrhoea tea: Blueberries or blackberry leaves help with diarrhoea and nausea.
Constipation: Plenty of exercise, a high-fibre diet, soaked dried fruit, linseed, wheat bran and natural yoghurt can help.
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